Propane not working on Darkstar

Discussion in 'Homebrewing' started by mikefuski17, Jan 23, 2017.

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  1. mikefuski17

    mikefuski17 Initiate (0) Jul 25, 2013 Oregon

    went to brew today, hooked everything up properly. Turned on the tank for a few seconds, then turned valve on the burner with nothing happening. Tank is half full.

    I live in Portland Oregon now and it has been very cold. Could that be a significant reason for no fuel coming out? If so what have you guys out there done to remedy the problem.

    Thanks!
     
    #1 mikefuski17, Jan 23, 2017
  2. SFACRKnight

    SFACRKnight Grand Pooh-Bah (3,348) Jan 20, 2012 Colorado
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    I live in Colorado, and the hot and cold fluctuations wreak havoc on my regulators.
     
    #2 SFACRKnight, Jan 23, 2017
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  3. GreenKrusty101

    GreenKrusty101 Initiate (0) Dec 4, 2008 Nevada

    Try putting the tank in a tub of warm water and not running it full blast initially
     
    #3 GreenKrusty101, Jan 24, 2017
  4. wspscott

    wspscott Pooh-Bah (1,958) May 25, 2006 Kentucky
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    It is possible that the safety valve is engaged. When this happens, disconnect the burner, open up the burner valve to release any pressure in the burner. And then, reconnect the tank and try again.
     
    #4 wspscott, Jan 24, 2017
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  5. GreenKrusty101

    GreenKrusty101 Initiate (0) Dec 4, 2008 Nevada

    Based on the OP's sequence though it should have worked...but when in doubt, pull the plug/alt/control/delete :slight_smile:
     
    #5 GreenKrusty101, Jan 24, 2017
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  6. mikefuski17

    mikefuski17 Initiate (0) Jul 25, 2013 Oregon

    Thanks guys! I proceeded with the kitchen stove which I will never do again. Might wait until spring for next batch.
     
    #6 mikefuski17, Jan 24, 2017
  7. donspublic

    donspublic Grand Pooh-Bah (3,552) Aug 4, 2014 Texas
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    What @wspscott said. I have had several tanks do this to me in the past, my fix was to shut everything down, disconnect the regulator and open the valve all the way, then crank it back down and reconnect. Make sure to trade that tank in vs getting it filled again.
     
    #7 donspublic, Jan 30, 2017
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